GIBI Course – Ministry of Exhortation - Lesson CHAPTER 1: Introduction of the New Testament ‘Ministry of Exhortation’ REASONING 1: The ministry of exhortation _________________! 1. John the Baptist's preaching ministry was full of _________________________. 2. John's office, as crier or herald, was to ________________ that the Kingdom of God was at hand! 3. John the Baptist exhorted the people _____________________. A. The Ministry of Exhortation is a ministry that includes: Personally____________________ the Word of God; Carefully _______________ the Word of God in a divinely-timed manner; Much _______________ and___________________ for all men; and Assisting in the preparation of _______________________________ the Words of Christ! B: The Ministry of Exhortation is: Both very ________________ and simultaneously ______________ ; ___________ to the individual, yet ___________ by the help of the Holy Spirit! 1
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction of the New Testament ‘Ministry of
Exhortation’
REASONING 1: The ministry of exhortation _________________!
1. John the Baptist's preaching ministry was full of
_________________________.
2. John's office, as crier or herald, was to ________________ that the
Kingdom of God was at hand!
3. John the Baptist exhorted the people _____________________.
A. The Ministry of Exhortation is a ministry that includes:
Personally____________________ the Word of God;
Carefully _______________ the Word of God in a divinely-timed
manner;
Much _______________and___________________ for all men; and
Assisting in the preparation of _______________________________
the Words of Christ!
B: The Ministry of Exhortation is:
Both very ________________ and simultaneously ______________;
___________ to the individual, yet ___________ by the help of the
Holy Spirit!
C: The Ministry of Exhortation is given for
_____________________________.
Exhortation, Therefore:
Births ____________________ and ______________________ in all who
hear.
Rebuilds ________________ in God-sent ministry.
Has ________________, in that it
_____________________________________
Helps provide answers to some of life's most perplexing
questions.
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Ought to be given ___________, __________and
_________________________!
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CHAPTER 2: Definitions and Associations for Exhortation
REASONING 2. Exhortation is __________________________!
The Greek word for ‘exhortation’ is ‘parakaleo’, having a number of
meanings:
To_____________ to; to ________; to invoke (by ____________,
_________, hortation);to ___________;and to ________ for!
‘Parakaleo’, or ‘exhortation’, is a compound word generally derived
from:
‘Para’- ‘___________’, in the ____________ of, to the proximity of;
beyond or opposed to.’
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‘Kaleo,’ meaning ‘to _________.’ Kaleo is based upon another
word: ‘kuleuo’ , meaning:
‘To ______ on; to hail; to ____________ by a word; to
enthusiastically _______ or _____; and, to give _____________to.’
Exhortation is basically the ability of one to ____________________
to another and to _________________________________ that
individual onward towards greatness by a series of
________________, _________, _____________,and
______________________!
REASONING 3: Exhortation is supported by
_______________________________.
REASONING 4. The ministry of exhortation is
______________________________ _______________ of the
compassion of our God.
REASONING 5. Exhortation is God’s ___________________ compassion.
STATEMENT A. The ministry of exhortation is quite _____________.
STATEMENT B. The ministry of exhortation is __________________ and ever
____________________.
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STATEMENT C. The ministry of exhortation is not without careful _____________
and didactic scrutiny. All that operates _______ the Body of Christ ought to have its ______________________ in the ________ of the Word of God!
So many soldiers of the Lord are returning from ___________ ____________ ________ with the enemy, and need healing and restoration.
You must continue to pour in ______ and ________, singing and speaking and making ________________________ over them!
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CHAPTER 3: Imageries Of Exhortation
REASONING 6: The ministry of exhortation can be _________ _____________ the
Holy Bible.
Exhortation was God's way of _____________ _________________ His best interests and compassion for us!
When we read of the bowels of God's mercies in the Bible, three rather vivid images flash before us:
1. The first glimpse is that of a healthy young married man.This imagery is that of S_____________ And
P______________________.2. The second image shown to us is a bit more personal. It
occurs when we happen upon the private scene when the wife has received of her husband in private.NOTE: This imagery is that of I_________, Expectancy, and P___________.
3. The last image of a ministry of exhortation comes from the ______ __________________ ministry of Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God!
REASONING 7. The ministry of exhortation ___________ __________ from the very movement of the bowels of the compassionate heart of God.
REASONING 8: The ministry of exhortation _________ _______ throughout Jesus’ ministry.
Mercy is what you receive even though you __________ ________________ it
Grace is what you receive because ______ ____________ it!REASONING 9: The ministry of exhortation works to bring U_______
And H_________ in the Body of Christ.REASONING 10: The ministry of exhortation comes from Jesus,
challenging all to abound in F________, V__________, and V____________.
Please read 1 Thessalonians 4:1.Since true and right exhortation finds its foundation in the express Word of God, then it also means that the ministry of exhortation will ultimately receive ‘the crown of ______________________’!REASONING 11: The ministry of exhortation is a necessary
______________-______ for all areas of ____________-________.
EXHORTERS CHALLENGE THE CHURCH:1. To __________ in the counsel of God. (Acts 2:40)2. To eat the __________ of their own hands. (2 Thessalonians 3:12)3. To be __________ to give bountifully. (2 Corinthians 9:5)
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4. Not to be ____________________ in others’ affairs, and to ________ for the cause of Christ! (1 Peter 4:15)
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CHAPTER 4: Exhortation Is Ministry to the Church
REASONING 12: The ministry of exhortation is_____________________ for ministry of the preached Word.
The ministry of exhortation helps to ___________________________ for another dispensational release of the prophetic Word of God!REASONING 13: The ministry of exhortation contains a dimension of careful,
________________________ warning.REASONING 14: The ministry of exhortation respectfully _________ and calls church
leadership to:
A. Warn the ___________,B. Comfort the ____________________,C. Support the _____________, and,D. Be ________________ toward all men!
REASONING 15: The ministry of exhortation often advises and __________________ one to take another route, to go a different course.
‘Paraineo’ means: ‘to ____________________________ for a different course’; ‘to admonish, ________________, ____________’.
We are to prayerfully and respectfully __________________ our brothers and sisters with praise-reports of God's wondrous handiwork in our lives.
The end-result of all right and proper exhortation is as quoted from Acts 27:22, that- “there shall be ______________________ of any man’s life among you-!”
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CHAPTER 5: Exhortation Builds The House Of God
REASONING 16: The ministry of exhortation is designed to help in the _________________ up of the House Of God!
In general, all word-based ministries ought operate in one of these three (3) areas:1. Edification: ‘Oikdome’ architecture; (concretely) ____________; also confirmation
(the process of _________________).2. Exhortation: ‘Paraklesis’ imploration by ____________ and consolation.3. Comfort: ‘Paramuthia’ to comfort by ___________________________ and relating to; to initiate, to teach, and to instruct by __________.We notice here, how there is a ________ ____________ in the house of God, even as it relates to the efficiency of the ministry of the spoken word.God does not ____________ nor does He _______________ confusion or misrepresentation of any sort in His House!
To edify actually means to be a house-builder, a support to the construction, and a comfort to each and every worker!
Edification and exhortation causes the fires of ___________________________________ to be rekindled in all!A. The ministry of exhortation is ________________-__________________
of the Holy Spirit unto that of the human spirit.
B. The ministry of exhortation is _________________________________________ _________for you!EXHORTATION IS: The ________________ of the veritable presence of God our
Heavenly Father- in the midst of your very present crisis! The help of the Holy Spirit leading souls ________________
from one glory to another, the end result being to experience the ‘abundance of glory’ from the Lord!
Christ _____________________________________ fulfill it’s destiny of birthing faith in others, and increasing an awareness of the inheritance of God and the exceeding weight of His Glory in every person's life!
Leading the mature Body of Christ into an _____________________ of corporate rejoicing and celebration!
STATEMENT A: The ministry of exhortation is by no means a _________________ of personal expression and
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rantings for gossipers, wayward souls, or unruly and disobedient people.
STATEMENT B. There is a holy ______________________ to all verbal expression that must be adhered to by each and every exhorter.
STATEMENT C. All exhorters are _____________________ by the Holy Ghost to
guard themselves from becoming 'castaways' of the faith!
STATEMENT D. Exhorters are therefore admonished to _______________ the Word of God with all diligence.
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CHAPTER 6: The Fine Line Between Exaltation And Exhortation
REASONING 17: The ministry of exhortation can assist in bridling and binding the sprits of __________ and ________-___________________.
Q: What are some differences between exaltation and exhortation? 1. The Book of _______________ deals with exhortation.
2. The book of _______________ deals with exaltation. 3. Exhortation can be ____________ by pity, compassion, memory of one's own past, or another's evirons.
4. Exaltation is majorly prompted by the _____________ of the Holy Spirit and generally directed_____-________.
5. Exhortation is ______________________, reaching from person to person.
6. Exaltation is ______________, reaching from your person to the very Person of God our Father.
7. Therefore, the _________ [ + ] is easily seen when exhortation and exaltation is properly administered!
8. Exhortation is often ___________________, moved by ______________________.
9. Exaltation is positional, based upon the ________ movement and ministry of the Spirit of God.
10. Exhortation is _________________________ at displaying you as one of His spiritual wonders!
11. Exaltation is _________________________________ of delight towards God at any one of His wonders!
Exhortation, if administered with the love of Christ, does wonders to encourage the flock of God!Exhortation, as directed by the Holy Spirit, is love's direct _________________ against those dangerous spirits of discouragement, failure, fear, isolation, mislabeling and loneliness!
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Exhortation _________________ traditional schisms, religio-socio infighting, and spiritual suicide.Exhortation is also part and parcel of the _________ God uses to bind the Body of Christ together.
One of two complementary notions is expressed in OT and NT occurrences of the word exhortation. One set of original terms means ‘to _____________________________ great’.Another set of biblical words means ‘________________________________________’.
CHAPTER 6: The Fine Line Between Exaltation And Exhortation
It is ______________________________ for mere human beings to exalt themselves.God _____________________ His children to exhort one another.The fine line that exists between exaltation and exhortation is two-fold: 1. The fruit of the Spirit called _____________________, and..
2.An ________ attitude towards joyful obedience to the Spirit of God through Christ Jesus!
A: You got to learn how to do three things:1. You must learn how to give God audience with you!
Hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit also includes learning how to _________________ every negative image, sound, and sense of the Enemy from around you.
2. You must learn how to ________ to God for ________________! 3. You have got to learn how to declare Kingdom ____________ and
Divine ____________ to yourself!Don't be too surprised now, but your verbiage, your communication, your ______________-__________ will start to make greater impact in your life as well as in the lives of others.
There are three (3) ‘kings’ (or ruling authorities) who have the ability to ‘reign’ in your life:[1] __________ [2] __________, and [3] __________Only a king can _________ a thing into existence in their specific sphere of ____________!Now, write down at least five scripture passages for your personal meditation as an exhorter:
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
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3. _________________________________
4. _________________________________
5. _________________________________
There is a line of d___________________ that has been clearly defined between that which is ex________________ and that which is ex__________________.
When you read Colossians 4:6, it talks of your _______________ and _____________ with others being similar to that of salt.
Salt is a preservative that _______________________________ of that which it is applied to.
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CHAPTER 7: Admonishments For All Exhorters
REASONING 18: Exhortation is a __________________________________ by God.
1. Exhortation is most definitely a __________ from God given in ______________ unto exhorters through faith in Him.
2. Exhortation can only be as ___________ as the __________ of one’s faith in God!3. One’s level of faith is easily measured by the ____________ of the
Word of God operating in the very life of you, the exhorter.4. According to 1 Timothy 4:14, __________________ exhortation
ought be accepted as a ministry of helps gift to the church!
There are five general levels and stratas of the ministry exhortation that should be explored. 1. P____________________Exhortation
2. I____________________ Exhortation
3. C____________________ Exhortation
4. P____________________Exhortation
5. P____________________Exhortation
Exhortation is also an _________________________ of the Holy Spirit to the Body of Christ!The Greek word for Comforter is ‘parakletos’, which means ‘An Intercessor, Consoler, Advocate, and Comforter!’ ‘Parakletos’ is derived from another word: ‘paraklesis’ meaning ‘to implore, comfort, and give’.
A. Exhortation is a part of the ministry of __________________________.
B. The ministry of exhortation is a ____-_________ of the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
C. The ministry of exhortation __________________ a number of the gifts of the Spirit, such as the word of knowledge, discernment of spirits, and prophecy. [5]
The ministry of exhortation is really a part of the __________________ of consolation.
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Exhortation is ______________________, and__________________ is encouragementConsolation also means ‘____________________________________’. Consolation also means ‘___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________’
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CHAPTER 8: “Give The Warriors A Break!”
Therefore, the ministry of exhortation is the ministry of ______________!
God is about to bring many of us to a place of _____________________________ healing!
God is about to bring some of our favored ministers into a ___________
of _________________, divine _______________, and ministry re-tooling!
